This listing is for scholarship opportunities that are sent directly to the guidance office. It is not a list of all available scholarships. Other sources available from the Guidance Office include The Scholarship Book, Need a Lift, and the Chronicle Financial Aid Guide.
Note: Scholarships for 2007-08 will be updated as information is received.
The date will appear in bold type as information is updated.
Deadline |
Scholarship Criteria and Application Information |
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SCHOLARSHIPS THAT HAVE ONGOING DEADLINES |
| thru 3/15 |
Money to Learn - $500 ; one awarded in Nebraska each week ; upper 1/3 of class or 20 ACT score ; fill out,and print and mail application. www.asapubt.com/ |
| thru 3/31 |
Nelnet - $1,000 ; online use of College Planning Center http://www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net/?bid=405 |
| thru 5/31 |
Wells Fargo - $1,000 ; register for College Steps Program www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps |
| thru 6/30 |
Next Step Magazine - up to $20,000 for tuition ; random drawing ; register online at www.nextstepmag.com
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| thru 6/30 |
Anycollege - random selection when register www.anycollege.com |
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OCTOBER DEADLINES |
| Oct. 1 |
Arts Awards - up to $10,000; all expenses paid Arts Week final in Florida; areas of music, visual arts, photography, dance, writing, voice, film and video, theatre. Submit sample of work www.ARTSawards.org |
| Oct 8 |
Valparaiso University Lutheran Leadership Intern Scholarship - full tuition ; demonstrate leadership within LCMS or ELCA on district, regional, or national basis ; Academic excellence ; plans to be active in Lutheran church as lay leader or full-time church worker. See Mrs. Ageton for application. |
| Oct. 15 |
Danforth Scholars - full tuition at Washington University in St. Louis
see Mrs. Ageton |
| Oct. 30 |
AkSarBen/Horatio Alger Scholarship - $2,500 ; 2.0 GPA, financial need www.horatioalger.com/scholarships |
| Oct. 31 |
Coca-Cola Scholars - $4,000-$20,000 ; leadership, academics, community service, work history www.coca-colascholars.org |
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NOVEMBER DEADLINES |
| Nov. 1 |
Graceland Univ. in Lamoni, Iowa - tuition, fees, room, board www.graceland.edu/scholarships |
| Nov. 19 |
UNL Honors - $400 book scholarship ; Must have applied to UNL and have a WAM account. Application: http://admissions.unl.edu/honors/application.asp |
| Nov. 19 |
UNL J.D. Edwards Honors - Room and board, book scholarship. Computer science and business management interest. 30 ACT, top 5% of class; Leadership skills; http://jdedwards.unl.edu |
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DECEMBER DEADLINES |
| Dec. 1 |
Wayne State College Merit Scholarships - various up to full tuition ; Havecompleted admission application on file Essay on given topic ; two letters of recommendation ; List of activities, awards, etc.. Files: Wayne State or search Financial Aid link on www.wsc.edu |
| Dec. 1 |
Wayne State College Academic Excellence Scholarship - full-tuition ; renewable to 128 hours ; See Mrs. Ageton. |
| Dec. 1 |
RHOP - Wayne State or Chadron State - tuition waiver; accepted into Nebraska Med Center upon successful completion of program at Wayne or Chadron. Areas are medicine, dentistry, dental hygiene, pharmacy, and clinical lab science. Download application at RHOP www.wsc.edu/schools/nss/rhop/files/rhopapp.doc or Files: RHOP |
| Dec. 1 |
2008 SAE Engineering Scholarships - $1,000 and up ; various scholarships for students majoring in engineering or related science of math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer science. www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm |
| Dec. 15 |
AXA Achievement - up to $10,000 ; Demonstrate ambition and drive, a determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community, and ability to succeed in college. www.axa-achievement.com |
| Dec. 30 |
Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraternity at UNL - 2.5 GPA and active spiritual involvement on campus
Scholarship Files: Beta Sigma Psi |
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JANUARY DEADLINES |
| Jan. 1 |
National Wild Turkey Federation - up to $10,000 ; 3.0 GPA ; member of NWTF ;current hunting license and support preservation of hunting traditions ; school and community leadership ; essay ; three letterss of recommendation ; Files: Wild Turkey Federation or www.nwtf.org |
| Jan. 11 |
Elks Most Valuable Student - up to $60,000; Scholarship, leadership, financial need ; mail local application or drop off to address available in guidance office. Application at www.elks.org/enf/scholars |
| Jan. 14 |
Sam Walton Community Scholarship - $1,000 ; application available online from Nov. 1 - Jan. 14. Obtain store number from local Wal-Mart. 2.5 GPA ; financial need ; have ACT score
https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net ; Access code: SWCS |
| Jan. 15 |
Nebraska State Colleges Trustees' Scholarship - full tuition at Wayne, Peru, or Chadron State Colleges ; ACT score 25+ ; Nebraska resident ; letter of recommendation from teacher or administrator. Files: Nebraska State Collegesor www.nscs.edu |
| Jan. 15 |
Nebraska Methodist College scholarships - various up to $8,000 ; healthcare careers ; ACT 25+, 3.5 GPA or top 10% class. Files: Nebraska Methodist or www.methodistcollege.edu |
| Jan. 15 |
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship - up to $40,000 ; for entrepreneurs who have owned and operated a business for at least one year. Awards based solely on demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit. www.mckelveyfoundation.org |
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Sallie Mae Unmet Need Scholarship - up to $3,800 ; 2.5 GPA ; family income under $30,000 and to supplement financial aid from college. www.thesalliemaefund.org |
| Jan 25 |
Northeast Community College Board of Governors' Scholarship - half tuition up to 4 semesters ; Get application from Mrs. Ageton and return it to her. |
| Jan 25 |
Northeast Community College Rawhowser Scholarship - $400 ; get application from Mrs. Ageton and return it to her. |
| Jan 31 |
MENSA Foundation - $300 ; www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships |
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FEBRUARY DEADLINES |
| Feb 1 |
Southeast Community College Foundation - $500 ; class rank in top half of class ; online from Dec .1 - Feb. 1; for study at Beatrice, Lincoln, or Milford campus; after completing online application have transcript mailed. https://scc.scholarships.nelnet.net/ |
| Feb 1 |
Susan G. Komen Foundation - up to $40,000 ; child of parent who died from breast cancer. http://www.komen.org Search: Scholarship |
| Feb 1 |
UNO Scholarships - varies up to full tuition ; online application at www.ses.unomaha.edu/finaid |
| Feb 1 |
UNO College of Business Administration - various ; enrolled at UNO for one of following careers - economics, accounting, finance, real estate, banking. http://cba.unomaha.edu/scholar/cbascholar.cfm |
| Feb 1 |
South Dakota School of Mines - freshmen academic scholarships. www.GoToMines.com or phone (877) 877-6044. |
| Feb 1 + |
Lincoln Community Foundation - $500 - $2,000 ; 70 scholarships with varying requirements and deadlines. www.lcf.org |
| Feb 1 |
Concordia University Chicago Lutheran Servant Award - $500 ; parent or guardian is employed full-time in LCMS school, church, or agency. Files: Concordia Chicago |
| Feb 1 |
Concordia University Chicago Lutheran High School Commitment - $4,000 grant to graduate of any Lutheran High School. Files: Concordia Chicago. |
| Feb 1 |
Texas Lutheran University PACE Award - up to $15,000 per year ; ACT of 28 or greater or in top 10% of class with 24 ACT ; participate in PACE competition day on Feb. 17 on campus. www.tlu.edu |
| Feb 10 |
Mercedes Benz Drive your Future - $2,500 renewable ; 3.0 GPA; first generation of family toa ttend college(parent or grandparents have not pursued any post-secondary education); enroll in 2 or 4 years college or vocational-technical school. www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture Application available online Dec. 22 - Feb. 10 |
| Feb 15 |
Northeast Community College - various ; online application form at www.northeastcollege.com , from "Quick Links" menu select Financial Aid/Scholarships. On left menu select "On-line Scholarship Application". Essay questions may be completed in Word and pasted into the form. |
| Feb 15 |
Burger King Scholars Program - $1,000 ; financial need, work average of 15 hours for 40 weeks during year ; 2.5 GPA ; employer recommendation section. Application online beginning Oct. 15 at www.bk.com/scholars |
| Feb 15 |
NAIFA-Northeast Nebraska - $500 (1 scholarship), $250 -3 scholarships. Above-average GPA; Preference given to those with interest in careers in education, business, finance, management, marketing, sales, or actuarial studies and who attend a Nebraska college, university, or community college. Files: NAIFA |
| Feb 15 |
Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Award - $2,000. Nomination by school principal or guidance counselor. Emphasize ethical behavior, community service, academics and personal integrity. www.bbbnebraska.org |
| Feb 15 |
Cargill Community Scholarship - $1,000 ; Pursue Ag career ; Must have Cargill employee sign application
www.cargill.com Search: Scholarship |
| Feb 15 |
Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship - $1,500 ; 18 ACT ; 2 or 4 yr school studying ag ; family actively engaged in production www.monsanto.com Search: Scholarship |
| Feb 15 |
Best Buy Scholarship - $1,500 - $10,000; demonstrate volunteer community service involvement and commitment; academics; will be full-time student at college or voc-tech school. Online application. www.BestBuy.com/scholarships |
| Feb 23 |
NECC Foundation - $300 ; attend Northeast College ; 24+ ACT ; 3.75+ GPA ; Files: NECC Foundation |
| Feb 28 |
Nebraska Roping Horse Association - $500 ; upper 25% of class and 26+ ACT; 3 letters of recommendation ; short essay. Files: Nebraska Roping Horse Assoc. |
| Feb 29 |
U.S. Bank - $1,000 ; random selection from online application. www.usbank.com |
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MARCH DEADLINES |
| Mar 1 |
Samsung Scholarship - varies; for Boys' and Girls' State program participants Information given at Girls' and Boys' State programs |
| Mar 1 |
UNO Department of Music - varies; performance scholarships for music and non-music majors for bands, ensembles, and vocal music. http://music.UNOmaha.edu |
| Mar 1 |
Acacia Leadership Scholarship - $1,000 ; male attending UNL or Iowa State ; 2 letters of recommendation ; essay. Files: ACACIA |
| Mar 1 |
UNK Industrial Technology Scholarship - 2 given to UNK freshmen majoring in Construction Management, Industrial Distribution, Telecommunications Management, or Aviation Systems Management. Application open Feb. 1-March 1 ; www.unk.edu |
| Mar 1 |
4-H State Scholarships - various ; be a 4-H member. http://4h.unl.edu ; Files: Nebraska 4-H. |
| Mar 1 |
Central Community College - varies ; for Columbus, Hastings, Grand Island campuses ; www.cccneb.edu . |
| Mar 1 |
Central Community College Morrison Health Occupations Scholarship - $1,000 ; accepted into CCC program in one of following: medical lab tech ; medical assisting ; dental assisting ; dental hygiene ; nursing. www.cccneb.edu |
| Mar 3 |
Salvation Army D.J.'s Hero Scholarship - $5,000. honors the unsung hero who serves others, overcomes challenges, and demonstrates leadership. Files: Salvation Army or www.givesalvationarmy.org |
| Mar 7 |
Nebraska Press Association Foundation - $2,000 ; attending Nebraska college and planning career in print journalism. Files: NPA Foundation |
| Mar 10 |
Oxbow Academy - $500 - two awarded. College major in small companion (dogs, cats, rabbits and other small animals)animal -related area. Two letters of reference, Essay. Files: Oxbow Academy. www.oxbowhay.com |
| Mar 15 |
American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship - up to $2,500. Be a daughter, step-daughter, son, or step-son of veteran who eligible for American Legion membership. 50 hours verified community service; 4 letters of recommendation; essay; proof of parents' military service. Scholarship Files: American Legion Auxiliary |
| Mar 15 |
Am. Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth for Junior Members- $4,000; Junior member of Legion Auxiliary 3.0 GPA Files: American Legion Auxiliary |
| Mar 15 |
Am Legion Auxiliary LPN- $300; veteran connected and attend LPN school Files: American Legion Auxiliary |
| Mar 15 |
Swanson Communications Scholarship - $500 ; 3.25 GPA ;Major in advertising, marketing, mass communications, communication studies, public relations, journalism, or graphic design/desktop publishing in Nebraska. Write 3-5 page marketing essay. Files: Swanson or www.sramarketing.com |
| Mar 15 |
Kohl's Kids Who Care - up to $5,000. Volunteer service. Form available Feb. 1-March 15 at www.kohlscorporation.com |
| Mar 15 |
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award - $1,000 - $10,000 ; Over 400 awards. Must be nominated by NFIB member. Files: NFIB or www.NFIB.com . |
| Mar 15 |
Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation - $2,000 ; Leadership award ; www.aksarben.org |
| Mar 17 |
Harrington Foundation Scholarship - up to $10,000 ; Academic 2.5 GPA, essay, resume ; For students entering vocational schools, 2 or 4 year college. Applications must besent and received between March 3 - March 17 only. www.theharringtonfoundation.org . |
| Mar 26 |
Norfolk Rotary Club - $500 awarded to one LHNE student; Criteria: 50% Community Service, 25% Academics, 25% Extracurricular Activities. Files: Rotary Scholarship. Give completed application to Mrs. Ageton. |
| Mar 30 |
Carhart Lumber - $300 ; student attending Wayne State College. See Mrs. Ageton. |
| Mar 31 |
Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship - $1,000; member of Nebraska Farm Bureau. Files: Farm Bureau or contact Diann Acklie. |
| Mar 31 |
Harper Groundwater Festival Scholarship - $250 ; major in Water Resources related field ; 400-600 word essay Files: Harper Scholarship |
| Mar 31 |
Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarship - must be Farm Bureau members ; enrolled full-time in college or university agricultural field of study. Files: Farm Bureau or contact Diann Acklie. |
| Mar 31 |
James M. Cox Foundation - $1,000 ; financial need - completed FAFSA and copy of SAR and college funding estimator. Attend a 2 yr, 4 yr, or trade school. Files: James M. Cox Fndn. |
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APRIL DEADLINES |
| April 1 |
Steve F. Wemhoff Memorial Scholarship - $500 ; 3.0 GPA ;Criteria - Academic ability, leadership, activities, financial need, personal and career goals. Files: Wemhoff Scholarship. |
| April 1 |
Nebraska Independent Community Bankers -- NECC Agrib major. Files: NECC |
| April 1 |
UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources(CASNR) - $1,000 ; for high school juniors or seniors with ACT of 26 or greater; must major in CASNR profession. No application but email UNL Extension in Cuming County: cuming-county@unl.edu |
| April 1 |
Nebraska Coaches Association Farm Bureau Scholar/Athlete - upper 25% of class ; 2 year participant in 2 sports and earned varsity letter in 2 sports. 24 or more ACT score; letter of recommendation from high school coach. Files: Nebraska Coaches Association |
| April 1 |
All Points Cooperative Agriculture Scholars Program at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis, Nebraska - tuition scholarship to NCTA along with paid internship. Study of Agriculture Production Systems Agronomy Program with possible employment with All Points Cooperative. http://ncta.unl.edu or Files: NCTA - All Points. |
| April 1 |
Carol Gall Memorial Scholarship (Sponsored by Norfolk Noon Optimist Club) - $300 ; application and two letters of recommendation ; Return application to Mrs. Ageton. Files: Norfolk Optimist Friend of Youth. |
| April 1 |
Alpha Gamma Sigma - $200 ; male planning to attend UNL and interested in joining a fraternity. Files: Alpha Gamma Sigma |
| April 4 |
Larry and Janet Silhacek Scholarship - $150 for LHNE student who is accepted to and attends Wayne State College. Files: Silhacek Scholarship |
| April 4 |
Larry and Janet Silhacek Scholarship - $150 for LHNE student who is accepted to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Files: Silhacek Scholarship |
| April 4 |
Omaha Association of Information Technology Professionals - $1,000 ; several awarded ; computing-related fields ; www.aitpomaha.org or Files: AITP |
| April 10 |
Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation - up to $5600 per year. Demonstrate financial need, have 2.5 GPA; attend Nebraska College - 4-year public, 2-year private, or 2-year public college. Must have submitted and received printed results from FAFSA form for federal financial aid. www.buffettscholarships.org or request application by emailing scholarships@stbfoundation.org |
| April 10 |
Nebraskans for Peace Scholarship - $500 (3 awarded) ; students who want to further education in area consistent with NFP mission of peace with justice through community building, education, and political action. Files: Nebraskans for Peace |
| April 11 |
UNL Alumni Chapter, Norfolk - $1,000 ; students from Northeast Nebraska planning to attend UNL Files: UNL Alumni Chapter |
| April 11 |
Lutheran High Booster Club Scholarship - $500 each to senior boy and senior girl; Involved in co-curriculars each year in attendance at LHNE.; 2.75 GPA;. 100 word essay. Files: LHNE Booster Club. Give application to Mrs. Ageton. |
| April 11 |
LHNE Faculty Scholarship - $250 ; For LHNE senior attending a college within the Concordia University System with any major. Files: LHNE Faculty Scholarship. Give application to Mrs. Ageton. |
| April 15 |
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 16 - $500 ; related to 2-year member, living or deceased, of Auxiliary Post #16 as daughter/son, step-daughter/step-son, granddaughter/grandson, step-granddaughter/step-grandson. GPA of 2.0 or better. Files: American Legion Auxiliary Post 16. |
| April 15 |
Bethesda Scholarship - several up to $1,500 ; career in nursing or field of developmental disabilities ; 3.0 GPA ; active communicant member of Lutheran church. www.blhs.org or Files: Bethesda |
| April 15 |
Gil and Blondie Vogt Scholarship- varies ; to help Nebraska students preparing for LCMS church vocations at LCMS university or seminary. Request application from King of Kings Lutheran Church, c/o Pat Hofer, 2012 South 164th Ave., Omaha, NE 68130 |
| April 15 |
Schering/Key Will to Win Asthma Athletes Scholarship - $1,000 - $10,000 ; for asthmatic seniors who excel in athletics and are in good academic standing. Request application from Will-to-Win Scholarship Foundation 7300 Woolworth Ave., Omaha, NE 68124 ; 800-558-7305 : Files: Asthma Athletes Scholarship. |
April 18
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Feidler Eye Clinic Scholarship - $250 ; One for a Lutheran High senior who plans to pursue a career in healthcare, or major in math or science. Files: Feidler Scholarship |
| April 18 |
Midwest Bank/Cooper Foundation Scholarship - $500 ; financial need. Essay on need for financial assistance and future plans and goals. Files: Midwest Bank. |
| April 21 |
Staffco: $200 ; attend Northeast Community College. For students who also have jobs. Academic achievement is not the primary consideration for this scholarship. Employer evaluation form. Files: Staffco. Give application to Mrs. Ageton. |
| April 23 |
Farmhouse Fraternity UNL - $200 ; student attending UNL ; academics, leadership, need. Applicaton form and 2 letters of recommendation. Files: Farmhouse Fraternity UNL. |
| April 24 |
Lueshen's Birders Scholarship - $200 ; planning to enter a biological field of study with emphasis on wildlife and environmental conservation. Selection based on application letter, financial need, and academics. Files: Lueshen's Birders. |
| April 25 |
Norfolk Fire Division Local 1005 - $400 ; attend Northeast Community College ; 2.0+ GPA ; essay on future plans and goals ; give application to Mrs. Ageton. |
| April 27 |
Concordia University - Ann Arbor, Michigan, HAAB School of Business, - $2,500 - $10,000 ; renewable ; 2.7+ GPA ; 20+ ACT ; Files: Concordia Ann Arbor ; email obriep@cuaa.edu . |
| April 28 |
Norfolk Soccer Club - $500 each for one boy and one girl . Must have participated in Norfolk Soccer Club for minimum of two years.
Files: Norfolk Soccer Club. Give application to Mrs. Ageton |
| April 28 |
Delta Tau Delta UNK - $100 ; for male freshman at UNK. ; essay and 2 letters of recommendation. Files: Delta Tau Delta |
| April 30 |
Nucor Foundation - $500 ; 3 awarded ; for students seeking an Associate's degree in Architectural and/or Structural Drafting. Children of Nucor employees not eligible for this scholarship. Files: Nucor Foundation. |
| April 30 |
Nucor Foundation - $1,000 - $4,000 Renewable ; for students majoring in Civil Engineering or Metallurgy. Children of Nucor employees not eligible for this scholarship. Files: Nucor Foundation. |
| April 30 |
UNK Sigma Tau Gamma Dave Keen Memorial Scholarship - $150 ; UNK male freshman ; Awarded to applicant who bes exemplifies a good citizen. Files: UNK Fraternity Scholarships or www.sigtaubetachi.com/scholarship/ |
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MAY DEADLINES |
| May 1 |
Norfolk General Federation of Women's Clubs - $350 ; attend Northeast Community College. Proof of commitment to volunteer work; 2.5 GPA; short bio; List of extracurricular activities. Files: Norfolk GFWC |
| May 1 |
Lutheran Laymen's League (LLL) -$500 ;be member of Nebraska District attending LCMS school and going into full-time church work. Renewable. Files: LLL ; Request application from mickonnen@alltel.net |
| May 1 |
Faith Regional Volunteer Services - $2,000; Career as registered nurse.Files: Faith Regional or www.frhs.org/jobs_volscholarships.html |
| May 1 |
Madison County Farm Bureau - $250 ; Madison County resident majoring in ag career at college or trade school. Files: Farm Bureau or contact Diann Acklie. |
| May 1 |
Nebraska Farm Bureau Charles Marshall Educational Loan Fund - varies; Farm Bureau member; family derives majority of income from agriculture or reside in community of less than 10,000 population. Files: Farm Bureau or contact Diann Acklie. |
| May 1 |
UNK Sigma Phi Epsilon - $500 ; UNK male freshman ; Scholarship, activities, need. Files: UNK Fraternity Scholarships. |
| May 11 |
UNK Alpha Tau Omega - $500 ; UNK male freshman . Leadership, scholarship, brotherhood and character. Files: UNK Fraternity Scholarships |
| May 25 |
Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship - $5,000 ; be an epilepsy patient or family member/caretaker of epilepsy patient. www.keppra.com |
| May 31 |
UNL Alpha Gamma Nu - $500 ; UNL freshman male ; outstanding academics, unparalled leadership, unmatched community involvement, character and integrity. File: Alpha Gamma Nu.
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| May 31 |
Sallie Mae Unmet Need Scholarship - up to $3,800 ; 2.5 GPA ; family adjusted gross income under $30,000 and SAR unmet need greater than $1,000. www.thesalliemaefund.org |
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JUNE DEADLINES |
| June 1 |
Nebraska District LCMS - available to anyone enrolled at LCMS university or seminary and preparing for full-time service in LCMS church. Application at www.ndlcms.org/education/education/aid.html |
| June 1 |
LWML North - scholarships for students preparing for LCMS church ministry careers. Resident of LWML North region. Application at www.ndlcms.org/education/education/aid.html |
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AUGUST DEADLINE |
| Aug 10 |
UNK Interfraternity Council Incoming Student Scholarship - $250 ; incoming UNK male freshman student. Commitment to academics and leadership potential. Files: UNK Fraternity Scholarships |
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List updated April 3, 2008 |
